textile network

Certifications

Re&Up achieves full C2C certified circularity first

The textile-to-textile recycler has become the first company in the textile industry to achieve C2C Certified Circularity for all products, the most rigorous global standard for verifying circular product design and recovery-readiness at scale. By Editorial staff

Anniversary

GKD turns 100: A technology leader with vision

From a small local weaving mill to a globally active group of companies with over 800 employees: For their anniversary, GKD – Gebr. Kufferath AG looks back on 100 years of innovation and confidence – and sets the course for a sustainable future. By Sibylle Michel

Exhibition

Strong start for Textile Recycling Expo in Brussels

The first Textiles Recycling Expo took place in Brussels on 4–5 June 2025 and has been heralded as a landmark gathering for the industry, bringing together key stakeholders and promoting discussion, collaboration and innovation. By Editorial staff

Advertorial

Agility and Impact in Fashion 4.0

In 2025, fashion companies must be agile, sustainable, and data-driven. Lectra’s Industry 4.0 SaaS solutions offer intelligent, connected, and fashion-specific solutions to meet these urgent demands and future-proof the textile value chain. Lectra

The future CEO, Rohit Aggarwal, is looking forward “to working very closely with the Lenzing team in the future”. © Lenzing AG/Franz Neumayr

22/08/2024 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Rohit Aggarwal is the new CEO at Lenzing

Rohit Aggarwal will take over the position of CEO of Lenzing AG on September 1, 2024. Stephan Sielaff, the company’s previous CEO, will leave the company ... By Sibylle Michel

21/08/2024 – Techtextil

Techtextil

Functional natural materials in high demand

At Techtextil 2024, international exhibitors showed future-proof developments for numerous industries in the ‘Nature Performance’ area. For Techtextil ... By Sibylle Michel

The Lenzing Group’s revenue increased by 4.8% year-on-year to EUR 1.31 bn in the first half of 2024. © Lenzing/ Robert Pichler

21/08/2024 – Business performance 1st half-year 2024

Business performance 1st half-year 2024

Lenzing Group reports further improvement in operating result

The Lenzing Group reports a gradual improvement in its business performance in the first half of 2024. This is mainly due the positive effects of the ... By Sibylle Michel

The program of Munich Fabric Start includes numerous lectures, discussions, and workshops. © Munich Fabric Start

20/08/2024 – Program preview

Program preview

Highlights of the Munich Fabric Start

On September 3 and 4, 2024, the 54th edition of Munich Fabric Start will take place. The trade fair offers an extensive overview of the latest trends ... By Sibylle Michel

Dr. Alfred J. Beerli has been the new CEO of Oeko-Tex since June 2024. © Oeko-Tex

20/08/2024 – Personnel matter

Personnel matter

Oeko-Tex welcomes new CEO

Dr. Alfred J. Beerli, the new CEO of Oeko-Tex, started in June 2024. Dr Beerli brings experience in strategic management consulting and operational, IT ... By Sibylle Michel

Oerlikon Barmag supplies its industrial yarn systems individually configured; the system concept for High Tenacity (HT) yarns and its unique properties on the market ensure the production of high-quality yarn for the manufacture of seat belts. © Oerlikon

19/08/2024 – India

India

Technical textiles on the rise

India has now become the second largest polyester yarn manufacturer in the world. The technical textiles sector in particular is regarded as a future ... By Editorial staff

TN_ENG_KW_33_Wochenrückblick — The family business from Stockstadt will now be managed by the fourth generation. From left to right: Aileen Gunold, Kevin Gunold, Christoph Gunold und Stephan Gunold © Gunold

19/08/2024 – On our own behalf

On our own behalf

Review of the industry - week 33/2024

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Editorial staff